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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,666.32, 15,960.60 and 6,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,666.32, 15,960.60 and 6,285.84 is: 9,405.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,666.32 : 15,960.60 = 6,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,666.32/15,960.60 = 6,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,666.32x = 15,960.60 × 6,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,666.32x = 100,325,777.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,325,777.90/10,666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,405.85

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